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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, On The Nature of War : Chapter 2, Purpose & Means, On Military Genius & Danger in War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?
(a) Take the enemy's capital.
(b) Self defense.
(c) Destroy the enemy's army.
(d) Cut the enemy's supply route.

2. What qualifies military geniuses according to Clausewitz?
(a) They follow established rules.
(b) They go beyond established rules.
(c) They wait for the enemy to make the first move.
(d) They go ahead without planning.

3. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) The first requirement.
(b) Something that makes no difference.
(c) The second requirement.
(d) Unnecessary if he follows orders.

4. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?
(a) Impossible.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Easy.
(d) Difficult.

5. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?
(a) The introduction to Book 8, "War-Plans."
(b) A conclusion.
(c) The counter part of Book 6, "On Defense."
(d) An independent book in the series.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?

2. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?

3. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

4. What do the enemy's expenditures consist of according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?

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